Spain
Run & own Madrid.
From Retiro Park to the river, Madrid runs early and often. Claim the capital one barrio at a time.
Stride turns your runs in Madrid into a territory game: every loop you run claims the real area you enclose on a live map — and rivals try to steal it back. The streets are unclaimed. For now.
Best places to run in Madrid
In Stride, each of these is prime territory. Run a loop around one and the area inside becomes yours — painted your colour for the whole city to see.
Parque del Retiro
The city’s green heart, busy with runners at sunrise.
Madrid Río
A long, flat riverside park along the Manzanares.
Casa de Campo
A huge wild park with trails just west of the centre.
How you claim Madrid
Run a loop, claim the area
Close any loop on Madrid’s streets and the area inside becomes your territory on a live 3D map.
Defend it — or lose it
Rivals can run over your turf and take it. That’s your reason to get out the door today.
Top your city leaderboard
Weekly leagues rank everyone in Madrid — climb to the top and become the runner who owns the most.
Start a club war
Rally a running club and fight live club-vs-club battles for Madrid’s neighbourhoods.
Running in Madrid — FAQ
Is there a running game for Madrid?
Yes — Stride is a GPS running game that works anywhere, including all of Madrid. Every loop you run claims the real area you enclose on a live map of the city, and other runners can steal it back. It’s live now on iPhone — download Stride from the App Store to play in Madrid.
Where are the best places to run in Madrid?
Popular spots include Parque del Retiro, Madrid Río, Casa de Campo. In Stride, each of these is prime territory — run a loop and the area inside becomes yours.
Is Stride free to play in Madrid?
Yes. The full game — tracking, claiming territory, leaderboards and clubs — is free. An optional Stride Pro subscription adds extras, but you can own your part of Madrid without paying.
Claim Madrid first.
Stride is live on iPhone. Download it free from the App Store — the first runners in Madrid take their neighbourhoods before anyone else shows up.
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